In Germany is in every apartment 3 Phase standard (Three-phase AC). This is what comes to every house. Phase A (L1) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10% Phase B (L2) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10% Phase C (L3) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10% Phase angles firmly shifted by 120° , 50Hz Phase A (L1) to Phase B (L2) : 400 Volt +/-10% Phase A (L1) to Phase C (L3) : 400 Volt +/-10% Phase C (L3) to Phase B (L2) : 400 Volt +/-10% Our Europa system has the advantage that it is not necessary to lay such high cable cross-sections, the voltage loss is smaller. The power system is more evenly loaded, power outages are less the result. Electric cars can be charged faster thanks to 400 volts. Every larger device, such as circular saws, has built-in sensible three-phase motors, which do not require a capacitor. Whether household or industrial, all have the same three-phase AC system.
In North / Central America we have 240V of split phase for houses and 480V three-phase for industries (277 / 480V) in 60Hz for both. The advantage of the split phase is that you can get 240V for high consumption equipment such as ovens and air conditioners, and 120V for low consumption equipment such as computers, TV and cell phones. The divided phase works with two phases of 120V displaced 180 °. So you get: Phase to Phase: 240V Phase to Neutral: 120V Thanks for the explanation, this topic is very interesting :)
most of the US system runs on 3 phase 480, at 60hz. That is 277v line to neutral or 480v line to line (not including high leg transformers but I digress) . In residential and dwellings (it gets a little complicated when the NEC is involved) we usually have 120/240 single phase. I could be wrong, but it seems the grid systems are pretty similar concerning power transmission, it is just the end delivery that differs. I am unsure of the difference in transformer sizes due to the difference in frequency though. My gut says there would be a difference in the VA rating between the two systems, but I don't know how much less the 50hz system would be or if it would be an issue day to day for the consumer. Cheers.
Same in all of EU. We use 230v and 400V. For some appliances, big ovens and so on. The 230 volt was made be course Europe used 220 volt, en uk used 240v - a compromise was 230, and just inside the plus/ minus 10% of appliances. Normal automatic fuses are 13 A 230v or 3x 16A 400V in households.
In Poland it's the same as in the rest of EU, however three phases doesn't go to every house or flat by standard. The standard is you getting one phase at 230V to ground/neutral, mostly at 20A (flats) or 25A (houses) maximum. The prices are cheaper and as most people don't need three phase power supply it is not a problem to not have it. However you can get three phases almost everywhere if you just want. My neighbour in our old block of flats was able to get a three phase power supply with 20A limit per each phase, so he could run an induction stove instead of a gas one. People started switching to electric like crazy here when Russia closed shut the gas supply for Europe, however now we get our gas from somewhere else, so people who got rid of their gas stoves and water heaters did that prematurely :)
In Sweden we got 400Volt 50Hz in all houses but in the Industry they sometimes use 690Volt 50Hz. One of the benefit with higher voltage is of course that we need smaller cable area.
@@RickardsGarage So does Norway have different voltage than Sweden? Because here in Slovenia we have 230V 3 phase but if you measure the voltage between two phases you get about 400V. That's because the phases are seperated for 120°, so you have to multiply 230 by 1,73 to get voltage between phases. I think that you actually get 230V, the same as Norway, but voltage between phases is 400V 50hz.
@@matjazmeza The socket voltage is of course the same but the main voltage is different. Norway use largely 230 IT when Sweden has 400 V TN-C-S. Though Norway uses also the latter. The difference is that at 400 V one typically uses one phase and the neutral. In 230 V one uses two phases and there are no neutrals. What you described is 400 V three phase, not 230 V. In three phase one uses the main voltage in naming.
Think about it as this way by standardization of voltage and power outlates around the world between 220 -240. V 50 to 60 Hz and putting cable a lot of countries and corporations could save a lot of money from maintenance to manufacturing costs , plus devices require less electric energy to operate .
Wow very interesting. I was actually wondering if you could plug an appliance from Europe into a 220v outlet in the US. I didn’t think about there being no neutral leg on the US 220v where the European circuit has the full 230v in one leg with the other leg being neutral. I’m guessing the 50 hz vs 60 hz would probably be an issue as well. Thanks So Much For This Great Lesson!!
The european standard voltage is: Single phase: 220-250 volts 50hz Three phase: 380-430 volts Some feature a seperate neutral and ground depending if there is a need for 240 volts.
A typical device does not care a bit which point in the system is grounded so it does not know that there are two hot legs. There may be some devices like uninterruptible power supplies that might care. The frequency might affect some devices with motors.
@@norwegiannationalist7678There are different systems. 230 V single phase (2 wire) , 400 V threw phase (4 wire) and 230 V three phase (3 wire). The last is used at least on Norway and Belgium among other systems.
@@okaro6595 Here in Norway 380-400 volt 3 phase (3 Wire) delta also exists, although usually transformed onsite from 230 volt 3 phase (3 wire) delta. And as you say 230 volt 3 phase delta also exist to my knowledge in Sweden and Germany, Actually all the types of C plug and outlet are originally designed for delta and that is the reason why it is unpolarized because in a Delta system single phase is achieved by using 2 out of the 3 (230 volt) phases and this is why there is no need for a polarized plug because unlike most other countries there isn't a neutral. Something i find a bit interesting is that in theory you can touch a phase and ground at the same time in such a delta system and not get shocked due to there not being any connection between them
I would say, inductive loads like refrigeration, compressors, and air conditioning compressors have an issue with the cyclical change between 50 and 60 Hz. 31 years ago when I was in trade school we got a bunch of European compressors 230 V. Those 50 Hz compressors didn’t like the 60 Hz and ran hot.
So interesting, think about it. Imagin buying a hait dryer in the uk and bringing it to america and test it. same as taking a hair dryer in american and testing it in europe
Oh Dear I am so stupid when it comes to electricity. You were speaking a different language to me. Perhaps you can help me out or one of your watchers could. I just bought a 1958 German sewing machine the plug in works here in Canada BUT the voltage when I looked is 220 and I think that is why the machine does not have much power. Do not know how the person originally used it when she moved here. But my brain thinks not enough power coming out of my socket so I need a transformer ? And if so what size should I get the motor housing says 220 volt 24 watts and 50 hertz. I read double something ha ha one of those number maybe the watts ? Thanks in advance OR is there a better long term solution since it will stay in Canada?
Will a 240-volt air conditioner work from England on our 240 and I hear Germany is 220 there a little bit lower than England along with the rest of Europe will there 220 volt air conditioner work on 208 in a commercial building
If I’m in Europe and want to step some outlets, in my house, down to 110, can this be done at the electrical panel or must I purchase a converter box that plugs into the specific outlets I need power converted at?
"If I’m in Europe and want to step some outlets, in my house, down to 110" Why would you do it? All products are designed for 220-250V and a lot of them is even more universal for 110-250V.
Can I use a air-conditioning unit from England here in the us of it draws about 12 amps using #12 wire and a double pole 20 amp breaker there's is 240 line to neutral ours is 240 phase to phase
Interestingly, enough if you have a 480 service. you can tap one leg of that 483 phase to a neutral and get 240 single phase much like the European systems. I’ve run across several systems where we had 240 Vac compressors running off one leg of 240 from a 480 transformer, a neutral.
First Europe ha 230 V and US 120 V and 240 V. I do not get what you mean with it being the same. Volts are volts. Now 230 V in Europe is the normal socket voltage. 240 V in the US is for special uses. In Europe one would often us 400 V three phase where US uses 240 V (like ranges) however they work also with single phase.
@@okaro6595 400V Phase to phase is almost use in industrial and professional devices like welding transformers, 3 phase asynchronous motors. If you want, an electrician can install a 230/400V 16A CEE plug, in Europe only.
If you have a single leg with 230volts to ground, its 230 volts to neutral as well. For the US if you have a single phase service you have 2 legs of 120volts to ground on each and between the 2 legs of 120volt you have 240volt.
@@AudioTalk In my Czech apartment (it was built still by old communist norms from pre1989 time with earth and N connecter together) it sometimes shows me something around 90V in some places like in one room, there is 90V between earth and radiator and weird stuff like that, it doesn't literally kick, but you can feel it in your hand.
Hey guys! I have a question about 3 phase network equipment. Is it possible to connect EU 3ph 400V/ 50 Hz washmaschine in USA network? Or I need some kind of converter? Thanks:)
You need a converer as the voltage difference is too high but very few residental installations in the US have three phase power so it would be difficult to pull off
When it's something mechanical like motor, then yes, it will be slightly faster, but not a big difference, but some electronics may need exact Hz for calculating time correctly.
On the particular appliance it will have the voltage requirement listed on a sticker typically right by the cord, but in general for appliances its a no and that you will need a buck-boost transformer.
Sure 230vac to neutral is more efficient, but consider the cost to change it in the US at this point. And to get americans to conform to take that cost, I would be surprised if a change ever happens. Personally I am totally fine with 110 outlets, even though I live in both continents.
When you consider most devices transform the line voltage down and rectify to DC for use, and large loads just use line to line to derive 240v, it is less of a one is better than the other, and more of a case of two ways to accomplish the same thing. I would say 120v is less lethal, but really thats like saying a butter knife is less lethal than a steak knife. Both can easily kill you. lol.
im planing on buying this machine that was build to EU electric standars 230 vac 50hz but im still the same. without an answer. if it would work here in usa wired to 240vac 60hz.. the machine is technically a fog machine and an A/C unit.
It will work in the US as far as power, however if it has timing in the electronics there runs on AC the timing will run a bit faster due to going from 50 to 60Hz, but most circuits are using DC internally and using a crystal for the clock in timing, and thats why you see many products with just a little switch on the back to change between 120 and 230volt. Lastly, remember most commercial buildings dont have 240volt between the 2 hots but 208volt instead, and not everything likes that from Europe if its a commercial product and you end up having to boost. Why an AC from Europe, they barely have them over there and certainly need them these days.
Hi I got a welder from UK and it work with 220V. Single hot line. Will it work in the US with two 110v hot line as well? Please let me know. Thank you.
This gets confusing to the general public. In the USA, the neutral is only needed to split the transformer into 2 110 phases. A single phase 240 is achieved when a) no neutral is used and b) you use a 2 pole breaker.
kevin cordier Philippines (US outlet), South Korea (European outlet), Saudi Arabia (British outlet) uses 230V @ 60Hz. Japan (Eastern), Jamaica, Barbados and parts of Dutch Caribbean uses 100v/115V at 50 Hz
Hej Peter, if its just for smaller appliances to have on the counter a step-up transformer exactly www.amazon.com/KRI%C3%8BGER-Voltage-Transformer-Converter-Approved/dp/B00HAQT4QI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=MNI2H1CFA2ER&keywords=120+to+230+step+up+transformer&qid=1565907046&s=gateway&sprefix=120+to+230+%2Caps%2C544&sr=8-3 But for the bigger appliances dryer, oven, fridge you need what its called single fase in the junction box behind the appliance, here you will have two hot wires with 240volts across the two wires that will run your appliance granted its not 3 phase. If its 3 phase you are likely in trouble getting it connected and would need to make a bunch of modifications to the wiring, because its rare you see 3 phase with neutral, and here you will certainly need a buck-boost transformer as well.If its bigger appliances I would recommend getting in touch with a local electrician ahead of time if possible.
In 3phase commercial buildings its 208V between phases, and you can have a stinger leg of 208volt til neutral in whats called a Delta service. But in a residence you are right, but for hooking up a tanningbed what this is for, it would mainly be a commercial building, so if you don't check this you are likely to cause damage to the equipment.
@@ElementFreedive I did not receive this in my notification so sorry for 2 month late reply. So a single bus bar has 110v. Correct? Because that's what I meant. 110v, so plugging in a 220 device won't work. When I was at Philippines, I planned on buying a Japanese PS1 from this dude who has it in stock, and he mistakenly plugged it in a 220v plug, and it exploded.
@@ElementFreedive So you only get 2 phases (live) into the building? We use 3, which also lets you create a virtual neutral line at transformer level. 3 phases go in, you get 240V with any of then and neutral and 400V using 2 phases. So at first sight you have to spend more on wiring in the US than here in Europe, since your wiring cross sections are going to be larger to get the same W.
In Germany is in every apartment 3 Phase standard (Three-phase AC). This is what comes to every house.
Phase A (L1) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10%
Phase B (L2) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10%
Phase C (L3) to Neutral and/or grounding: 230 Volt +/-10%
Phase angles firmly shifted by 120° , 50Hz
Phase A (L1) to Phase B (L2) : 400 Volt +/-10%
Phase A (L1) to Phase C (L3) : 400 Volt +/-10%
Phase C (L3) to Phase B (L2) : 400 Volt +/-10%
Our Europa system has the advantage that it is not necessary to lay such high cable cross-sections, the voltage loss is smaller. The power system is more evenly loaded, power outages are less the result. Electric cars can be charged faster thanks to 400 volts. Every larger device, such as circular saws, has built-in sensible three-phase motors, which do not require a capacitor. Whether household or industrial, all have the same three-phase AC system.
In North / Central America we have 240V of split phase for houses and 480V three-phase for industries (277 / 480V) in 60Hz for both.
The advantage of the split phase is that you can get 240V for high consumption equipment such as ovens and air conditioners, and 120V for low consumption equipment such as computers, TV and cell phones.
The divided phase works with two phases of 120V displaced 180 °. So you get:
Phase to Phase: 240V
Phase to Neutral: 120V
Thanks for the explanation, this topic is very interesting :)
most of the US system runs on 3 phase 480, at 60hz. That is 277v line to neutral or 480v line to line (not including high leg transformers but I digress) . In residential and dwellings (it gets a little complicated when the NEC is involved) we usually have 120/240 single phase. I could be wrong, but it seems the grid systems are pretty similar concerning power transmission, it is just the end delivery that differs. I am unsure of the difference in transformer sizes due to the difference in frequency though. My gut says there would be a difference in the VA rating between the two systems, but I don't know how much less the 50hz system would be or if it would be an issue day to day for the consumer. Cheers.
Aussie system is same as Europe
So much more flexible/ efficient than US
Half the cross sectional area of copper
And circuits can be twice as long
Same in all of EU. We use 230v and 400V. For some appliances, big ovens and so on.
The 230 volt was made be course Europe used 220 volt, en uk used 240v - a compromise was 230, and just inside the plus/ minus 10% of appliances. Normal automatic fuses are 13 A 230v or 3x 16A 400V in households.
In Poland it's the same as in the rest of EU, however three phases doesn't go to every house or flat by standard. The standard is you getting one phase at 230V to ground/neutral, mostly at 20A (flats) or 25A (houses) maximum. The prices are cheaper and as most people don't need three phase power supply it is not a problem to not have it. However you can get three phases almost everywhere if you just want. My neighbour in our old block of flats was able to get a three phase power supply with 20A limit per each phase, so he could run an induction stove instead of a gas one. People started switching to electric like crazy here when Russia closed shut the gas supply for Europe, however now we get our gas from somewhere else, so people who got rid of their gas stoves and water heaters did that prematurely :)
Thank you for your class. I 'am in Brazil and It help me so much.
European standard is 3 phase 230V/400V 50Hz. This is what comes to every house.
themorfos Philippines and South Korea uses 230V at 60Hz.
Yikes, 50hz is horrendous
The Ball 50Hz at 110V.
Eastern Japan (100V), Jamaica, Barbados and parts of Dutch Caribbean (127V).
@@The_Ballo works just fine in the rest of the world...
Te frequency is the dumb part. If it were 60 Hz, I’d be for it. I can see adding a higher voltage residential option in the USA, but it will be 60 Hz.
In Sweden we got 400Volt 50Hz in all houses but in the Industry they sometimes use 690Volt 50Hz. One of the benefit with higher voltage is of course that we need smaller cable area.
400 volt is normal for 3 phase
@@matjazmeza Maybe but In Norway 220Volt 3 phase has been standard
@@RickardsGarage So does Norway have different voltage than Sweden? Because here in Slovenia we have 230V 3 phase but if you measure the voltage between two phases you get about 400V. That's because the phases are seperated for 120°, so you have to multiply 230 by 1,73 to get voltage between phases. I think that you actually get 230V, the same as Norway, but voltage between phases is 400V 50hz.
@@matjazmeza The socket voltage is of course the same but the main voltage is different. Norway use largely 230 IT when Sweden has 400 V TN-C-S. Though Norway uses also the latter.
The difference is that at 400 V one typically uses one phase and the neutral. In 230 V one uses two phases and there are no neutrals.
What you described is 400 V three phase, not 230 V. In three phase one uses the main voltage in naming.
@@matjazmeza some bigger motors have 3 options - 230V, 400V and 690V, I never saw 690V here in Czechia, but it must exist when some motors support it
Single Phase consists of a split phase from the utility at the transformer to derive a neutral. 120/240 VAC Single Phase.
On commercial ships we use 230VAC and 60Hz. Not sure why we do that mix of European and american standard.
I work in the yacht industry and I’m very curious about this too.
European standard is 3x230V / 3N400V
Think about it as this way by standardization of voltage and power outlates around the world between 220 -240. V 50 to 60 Hz and putting cable a lot of countries and corporations could save a lot of money from maintenance to manufacturing costs , plus devices require less electric energy to operate .
I am glad you used cycles hardly anyone uses that any more
Wow very interesting.
I was actually wondering if you could plug an appliance from Europe into a 220v outlet in the US. I didn’t think about there being no neutral leg on the US 220v where the European circuit has the full 230v in one leg with the other leg being neutral. I’m guessing the 50 hz vs 60 hz would probably be an issue as well.
Thanks So Much For This Great Lesson!!
The european standard voltage is: Single phase: 220-250 volts 50hz Three phase: 380-430 volts Some feature a seperate neutral and ground depending if there is a need for 240 volts.
A typical device does not care a bit which point in the system is grounded so it does not know that there are two hot legs. There may be some devices like uninterruptible power supplies that might care. The frequency might affect some devices with motors.
@@norwegiannationalist7678There are different systems. 230 V single phase (2 wire) , 400 V threw phase (4 wire) and 230 V three phase (3 wire). The last is used at least on Norway and Belgium among other systems.
@@okaro6595 Here in Norway 380-400 volt 3 phase (3 Wire) delta also exists, although usually transformed onsite from 230 volt 3 phase (3 wire) delta. And as you say 230 volt 3 phase delta also exist to my knowledge in Sweden and Germany, Actually all the types of C plug and outlet are originally designed for delta and that is the reason why it is unpolarized because in a Delta system single phase is achieved by using 2 out of the 3 (230 volt) phases and this is why there is no need for a polarized plug because unlike most other countries there isn't a neutral. Something i find a bit interesting is that in theory you can touch a phase and ground at the same time in such a delta system and not get shocked due to there not being any connection between them
I would say, inductive loads like refrigeration, compressors, and air conditioning compressors have an issue with the cyclical change between 50 and 60 Hz. 31 years ago when I was in trade school we got a bunch of European compressors 230 V. Those 50 Hz compressors didn’t like the 60 Hz and ran hot.
If you transform the voltage, the Hz can make problems. The European compressors are adapted to the 50Hz.
Man, I'm really glad you clarified there's not crystal meth in all devices. Was almost worried there for a second.
So interesting, think about it. Imagin buying a hait dryer in the uk and bringing it to america and test it. same as taking a hair dryer in american and testing it in europe
From US to UK its dangerous, might melt or something, hopefully blow a fuse. UK to US it will barely run.
Oh Dear I am so stupid when it comes to electricity. You were speaking a different language to me. Perhaps you can help me out or one of your watchers could. I just bought a 1958 German sewing machine the plug in works here in Canada BUT the voltage when I looked is 220 and I think that is why the machine does not have much power. Do not know how the person originally used it when she moved here. But my brain thinks not enough power coming out of my socket so I need a transformer ? And if so what size should I get the motor housing says 220 volt 24 watts and 50 hertz. I read double something ha ha one of those number maybe the watts ? Thanks in advance OR is there a better long term solution since it will stay in Canada?
Will a 240-volt air conditioner work from England on our 240 and I hear Germany is 220 there a little bit lower than England along with the rest of Europe will there 220 volt air conditioner work on 208 in a commercial building
Europe has been 230 volts for 30 years. Britain is 230 only on paper, they play with the tolerances.
If I’m in Europe and want to step some outlets, in my house, down to 110, can this be done at the electrical panel or must I purchase a converter box that plugs into the specific outlets I need power converted at?
You shold get the transformer.
"If I’m in Europe and want to step some outlets, in my house, down to 110" Why would you do it? All products are designed for 220-250V and a lot of them is even more universal for 110-250V.
Can I use a air-conditioning unit from England here in the us of it draws about 12 amps using #12 wire and a double pole 20 amp breaker there's is 240 line to neutral ours is 240 phase to phase
You have to look at the technical data. The different frequencies can cause problems as well. The motors can run in different speeds.
Interestingly, enough if you have a 480 service. you can tap one leg of that 483 phase to a neutral and get 240 single phase much like the European systems. I’ve run across several systems where we had 240 Vac compressors running off one leg of 240 from a 480 transformer, a neutral.
My question is. 220v Europe the same as 220v American, or is it 110v America
First Europe ha 230 V and US 120 V and 240 V. I do not get what you mean with it being the same. Volts are volts. Now 230 V in Europe is the normal socket voltage. 240 V in the US is for special uses. In Europe one would often us 400 V three phase where US uses 240 V (like ranges) however they work also with single phase.
@@okaro6595 400V Phase to phase is almost use in industrial and professional devices like welding transformers, 3 phase asynchronous motors. If you want, an electrician can install a 230/400V 16A CEE plug, in Europe only.
So if 230 single leg to ground would be 120 volts?
If you have a single leg with 230volts to ground, its 230 volts to neutral as well. For the US if you have a single phase service you have 2 legs of 120volts to ground on each and between the 2 legs of 120volt you have 240volt.
@@AudioTalk Thanks
@@AudioTalk In my Czech apartment (it was built still by old communist norms from pre1989 time with earth and N connecter together) it sometimes shows me something around 90V in some places like in one room, there is 90V between earth and radiator and weird stuff like that, it doesn't literally kick, but you can feel it in your hand.
So my question is what is 220v in Europe
Hey guys! I have a question about 3 phase network equipment. Is it possible to connect EU 3ph 400V/ 50 Hz washmaschine in USA network? Or I need some kind of converter? Thanks:)
You need a converer as the voltage difference is too high but very few residental installations in the US have three phase power so it would be difficult to pull off
Hello I have a question can I plug a European 240v 50Hz AV receiver into a 240v 60Hz USA outlet?
yes
When it's something mechanical like motor, then yes, it will be slightly faster, but not a big difference, but some electronics may need exact Hz for calculating time correctly.
Hi, How can I use 230 VAC 50 Hz kitchen appliances on 120 VAC 60 Hz without using voltage step instrument.
On the particular appliance it will have the voltage requirement listed on a sticker typically right by the cord, but in general for appliances its a no and that you will need a buck-boost transformer.
Do I need the same buck boost transformer to plug EU 3ph 400v equipment in USA?
You could install a 240 V socket.
Or 277 in us commercial as well.
Love how u mentioned the Mets 😂
Sure 230vac to neutral is more efficient, but consider the cost to change it in the US at this point. And to get americans to conform to take that cost, I would be surprised if a change ever happens. Personally I am totally fine with 110 outlets, even though I live in both continents.
When you consider most devices transform the line voltage down and rectify to DC for use, and large loads just use line to line to derive 240v, it is less of a one is better than the other, and more of a case of two ways to accomplish the same thing. I would say 120v is less lethal, but really thats like saying a butter knife is less lethal than a steak knife. Both can easily kill you. lol.
im planing on buying this machine that was build to EU electric standars 230 vac 50hz but im still the same. without an answer. if it would work here in usa wired to 240vac 60hz.. the machine is technically a fog machine and an A/C unit.
It will work in the US as far as power, however if it has timing in the electronics there runs on AC the timing will run a bit faster due to going from 50 to 60Hz, but most circuits are using DC internally and using a crystal for the clock in timing, and thats why you see many products with just a little switch on the back to change between 120 and 230volt. Lastly, remember most commercial buildings dont have 240volt between the 2 hots but 208volt instead, and not everything likes that from Europe if its a commercial product and you end up having to boost. Why an AC from Europe, they barely have them over there and certainly need them these days.
@@AudioTalk thanks for the respond... keep up your videos. +👍
Thank you very much
Sir i have 220v 2000watt australian food processor and i want to use in America how i can use as i wanted to use in washer dryer outlet
Just connect to both 120V phase to get 240V, it will run faster though because it will run at 60Hz instead of 50Hz
If it contains a motor, then double check the plate on it. Appliances with motors designed for 50 Hz do usually not work at 60 Hz !
@@t0nito no it wold'nt be faster because food processors use brushed motors.
Hi I got a welder from UK and it work with 220V. Single hot line. Will it work in the US with two 110v hot line as well? Please let me know. Thank you.
Yes
This gets confusing to the general public. In the USA, the neutral is only needed to split the transformer into 2 110 phases. A single phase 240 is achieved when a) no neutral is used and b) you use a 2 pole breaker.
Hi how can I use my American tools in Portugal???
For charging wireless tools you can just get a plug converter.
You need a converter. Technical, it is possible to convert the voltage and frequency. But those converters could be expensive.
US voltage VS The Rest of the World would be more appropriate.
kevin cordier Philippines (US outlet), South Korea (European outlet), Saudi Arabia (British outlet) uses 230V @ 60Hz.
Japan (Eastern), Jamaica, Barbados and parts of Dutch Caribbean uses 100v/115V at 50 Hz
biggest states of Brazil use 110v.
Pedro MR 220V at 60Hz in north parts of Brazil, Brazilian appliances are dual voltage (127/220V) and LED bulbs are dual voltage.
Well, it doesn't contradict anything I said. The biggest states still use 110v.
and the voltage of the appliences wasn't at all the question
Thank you for this video. If I bring kitchen appliances from Europe to USA how do I best use them? Step up transformers etc ?
Hej Peter, if its just for smaller appliances to have on the counter a step-up transformer exactly www.amazon.com/KRI%C3%8BGER-Voltage-Transformer-Converter-Approved/dp/B00HAQT4QI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=MNI2H1CFA2ER&keywords=120+to+230+step+up+transformer&qid=1565907046&s=gateway&sprefix=120+to+230+%2Caps%2C544&sr=8-3 But for the bigger appliances dryer, oven, fridge you need what its called single fase in the junction box behind the appliance, here you will have two hot wires with 240volts across the two wires that will run your appliance granted its not 3 phase. If its 3 phase you are likely in trouble getting it connected and would need to make a bunch of modifications to the wiring, because its rare you see 3 phase with neutral, and here you will certainly need a buck-boost transformer as well.If its bigger appliances I would recommend getting in touch with a local electrician ahead of time if possible.
220, 221.....what ever it takes.... 😂
That's from Mr Mom isn't it?
@@bayhorse01 Yes, it is!
😂
Dude...in the american system the voltage from L1 to L2 is 240V and L1 or L2 to Neutral is 120V....
In 3phase commercial buildings its 208V between phases, and you can have a stinger leg of 208volt til neutral in whats called a Delta service. But in a residence you are right, but for hooking up a tanningbed what this is for, it would mainly be a commercial building, so if you don't check this you are likely to cause damage to the equipment.
现在中国大部分地区的供电标准都已经向欧洲的230/400V 50Hz靠近了，之前是220/380V 50Hz，然而现在的电器还是按照220V 50Hz的标准设计，所以现在最常烧毁的电器就是白炽灯泡了！
120/120/208/240. Or 120/120/120/208
Or is it 3 phase american
So to run a kettle in the US you need two phases hahaha bannta
So, Euro tea kettles are such crap they need 230V to work.. hahaha bannta Idiot...
@@gradyj3827 Love that shit
Imagine needing two phases to run a kettle
No, we use a single 120 volt leg for kettles. Our kettles are just slower, typically 1.5 kW.
@@chrisbauer1925 that sucks so bad man haha
Figure out what you want to say then say it.
in algeria we use 230 V
THANK YOU
most american houses have 240v
No
@@ElementFreedive every American house use 120v. I never found any electronic device that use 220 in America unless it uses both.
ElementFreedive You okay bro? You seem a little worked up. Wanna talk about it?
@@ElementFreedive I did not receive this in my notification so sorry for 2 month late reply. So a single bus bar has 110v. Correct? Because that's what I meant. 110v, so plugging in a 220 device won't work. When I was at Philippines, I planned on buying a Japanese PS1 from this dude who has it in stock, and he mistakenly plugged it in a 220v plug, and it exploded.
@@ElementFreedive
So you only get 2 phases (live) into the building?
We use 3, which also lets you create a virtual neutral line at transformer level.
3 phases go in, you get 240V with any of then and neutral and 400V using 2 phases.
So at first sight you have to spend more on wiring in the US than here in Europe, since your wiring cross sections are going to be larger to get the same W.